Silverymoon
Capital in The Silver Marches · the Gem of the North
Silverymoon is a city of learning and magic on the River Rauvin, protected by a mythal and long famous as the most civilised city of the inland North.
Spires and trees rise over the Rauvin, students argue in quiet gardens, and travellers stepping onto the invisible Moonbridge feel the faint hum of the mythal around them.
Silverymoon at a glance
- Also known as
- the Gem of the North, the Welcoming City
- Type & size
- City of learning and magic
- Allegiance & rule
- Allegiance: Independent city; a member of the Lords' Alliance
- Ruled by: A High Mage and the city council
- People & culture
- Humans, elves, half-elves and dwarves living side by side; learned, tolerant and welcoming to travellers of good will
- Key exports & trade
- Silverymoon Blue wine
- Books, paper and inks
- Glass and glassware
- Herbs, furs, timber and ores
Overview
Silverymoon lies on both banks of the Rauvin, joined by the Moonbridge, a bridge of magic that is invisible until someone steps onto it. The city is known for its colleges, libraries and temples, and for welcoming elves, dwarves and humans alike.
A mythal, an ancient elven ward, shelters the city from many magical attacks. Silverymoon is ruled by a High Mage and a council, and it is a member of the Lords' Alliance.
History
For many years Silverymoon was ruled by Alustriel Silverhand, one of the Seven Sisters, and led a league of northern cities, the Silver Marches or Luruar. The league broke apart after wars with the orcs of the Spine of the World, and the city now relies on alliances with its dwarven and human neighbours.
At the table
- A scholar at one of the colleges needs an escort to a ruin in the Glimmerwood or along the Rauvin.
On the map
Roads from Silverymoon
- SundabarRoad · 140 mi
Regions nearby
- The High ForestForest · ~6 mi west
- Cold WoodForest · ~26 mi north
Nearby places
- EverlundCity · ~59 mi
- One StoneTown · ~72 mi
- MenzoberranzanDungeon · ~79 mi
- SettlestoneTown · ~89 mi
- NesméTown · ~89 mi
- Mithral HallCity · ~91 mi
Distances as the crow flies, measured on our map.